Suppliments & Graves

Hi All,

Being recently diagnosed with Graves and commenced on Neo-mercazole & atenolol I have been researching a lot. My mother who also had thyroid disease (although just what I do not know but had hypothyroidism) and Rhematoid arthritis, had debilitating osteoporosis with numerous compression fractures of the spine, as did my grandmother (she also had 2 broken hips). My question is - is it harmful to go onto suppliments without Doctors advice? I have started on a calcium plus (including essential minerals and vitamin D) and also a multivitamin. I have also started resistance aerobic exercise as I am determined to reduce my risks of muscle wastage and bone loss. I had already had difficulties getting off the floor due to leg weakness and I am 44 y.o.

I just figuered with my body racing over I would be churning through the vitamins and since starting them have noted my skin has improved and the darkness under my eyes is better - or is it just the treatment?

Has anyone else done this or have any thoughts?

[AR-10]

Supplements are a good idea. Your body is burning through nutrients, or has been, and you digestive system probably isn't taking full advantage of what you are eating.

You just have to be careful not to over-do it. Some nutrients can become toxic or detrimental if you take too much.

I was taking two multi-vitamins along with other supplements for a while, under doctor's orders. I've cut back to one multi-vitamin now, but I am taking Calcium with D, and more D as well.

It's all being supervised by my GP, who also ordered a bone density test for me, a 52yr old male.

I'm not sure what to say about the exercise. Do as much as you can without getting run down, I guess. I'm not sure.

I experienced muscle wasting, and exercise was taken off the table because I was too sick. That was 1 1/2 years ago, and I am just now starting physical therapy.

If you are not too hyper, keep as fit as you can. But if you are hyper, your muscles will not regenerate properly. Still, wimpy muscle tissue is better than none.

Avoid iodine as best you can. Don't worry so much about table salt, but avoid foods rich in iodine. Seafood and kelp. Ensure supplement drinks have a lot of iodine in them. Read labels.

[laura1967]

My suggestion is to take a Whole Food source multiple right now, so your body can absorb it a little easier.  When my body is stressing I take a liquid source so I know it is absorbing more....pills are much harder to break down.

[Barb135]

I'm on extra calcium w/vitamin D and magnesium, along with my synthroid - on doctor's orders because my bone density tests show osteopenia (forerunner to osteoporosis) and we are trying to head it off.  I've also been told to exercise regularly, but then I don't have Graves either, so that may be different.  I just would think that exercise would be good to keep from losing muscle.  Would probably be a good idea to talk to your doctor though and don't overdo it.  

I've tried to find liquids in health food stores, but can only find like the B's in liquid form.